Southwest and Spring Valley Neighborhood News
local's art on display at library
Laraine Kaiser's recent oil on canvas is scheduled to be in the Spring Valley Library's art gallery, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., starting today .
The work ranges from classical reproductions to abstract originals and surreal styles and will be on display through early November. Kaiser is also a musician for the Las Vegas Philharmonic orchestra.
The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
TRAVEL CLUB TO MEET AT TAP HOUSE
The Las Vegas Single Social and Travel Club for Mature Adults invites prospective members to its meetings, which are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd.
The meet-and-greet portion is set to start at 6 p.m. Meeting discussions focus on day trips, local events, in-state and out-of-state traveling, cruises and international traveling. A guest speaker frequently is featured. The meeting closes at about 7:30 p.m., and appetizers are served as the group mingles.
The next meeting is set for today. For more information, call 888-324-2028.
Team United set to hold
Bunco tournament
Team United has scheduled its third annual Bunco Tournament at 5 p.m. Friday at UnitedHealthCare, 2716 N. Tenaya Way, to benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. Tickets are $15 for Bunco only and $25 for Bunco and dinner. The evening includes dinner (optional), entertainment and prizes. Advance registration is required, and participation is limited. Sponsorships and prize donations are being accepted.
For more information or for a registration or sponsor packet, call the Bunco information number at 240-8877.
youth theater opens auditions
The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre is set to hold an audition for the upcoming show "Charlotte's Web."
Participants receive training in performance art and technical theater. Tuesday night meetings and classes are mandatory, and students are required to work on all four of the company's productions.
Auditions for roles in "Charlotte's Web," start at 1 p.m. Saturday . The show will be performed Oct. 7-16 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
Both auditions will also be at the arts center.
For more information, call 229-6553.
bingo room opens on the strip
A bingo room is now open on the Strip, at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
It is the only bingo room on the Strip. Bobby Taylor, who has more than 28 years of experience, will provide state-of-the-art bingo to players in the 6,000-square-foot room.
Sessions are held daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
The Riviera bingo room has scheduled a $200,000 tournament with Superstar Bingo on Oct. 17 and 18. The game will feature a $25,000 coverall each day along with 28 games per day. Buy-in for both days is $150. To make a reservation, call 794-9527.
Red rock calendars for sale
The 2012 Visions of Red Rock calendar is available for purchase for $15.
The 16-month calendar features views of wildlife, as well as landscapes and vistas within the canyon. Photographs were selected from the 2011 photo contest entries.
Calendars are for sale at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center, or at friendsof
redrockcanyon.org.
DONATIONS REQUESTED
FOR CHILDREN'S CHARITY toys 4 smiles
Toys 4 Smiles, a local nonprofit group that makes wooden cars to give to children in need, has a need of its own. To keep the space it now occupies to make the toys requires $7,000 for a year's lease. Donations are welcome by calling founder Rex Doty at 232-8191 or 218-4582.
Toys 4 Smiles has given away more than 75,000 toy cars to needy children.
For more information, visit
toys4smileslasvegas.com.
Suit drive under way
at Men's Wearhouse
The fourth annual National Suit Drive, the country's largest collection of gently used professional attire, is ongoing until the end of August at more than 900 Men's Wearhouse locations across the country.
Bring your gently used business attire to a local participating store and receive a 50 percent off coupon.
For more information or to find a location near you, visit menswearhouse.com.
Enter to win an iPad 2
through winder farms
For every product purchased at Winder Farms, a home delivery grocery service at 6420 Cameron St., Suite 203, customers will be entered to win an iPad 2. The giveaway lasts through Aug. 31.
Winder Farms specializes in delivering farm-fresh products, such as milk in glass bottles or half-gallon jugs, various dairy products, organic fruits and vegetables and natural meats.
To sign up to be a Winder Farms customer, visit winderfarms.com.
aarp offers driving class
A safe driving class is open for seniors from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at H2U at Sunrise Hospital, 3061 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 102.
The class is $12 for AARP members who show their card and $14 for non-members.
Attend the class and receive a discount on automobile insurance.
For more information or to reserve a spot, call 735-5510.
Las Vegas little theatre
opens new show
"No Sex Please, We're British" is scheduled to open on the main stage of the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, on Sept. 9.
The show centers around a young wife's attempt to make some extra money by selling Scandinavian g lasswear. Her efforts go awry when a box of pornographic postcards shows up instead. The hilarious door-slamming British farce played for years in London's West End.
The show is scheduled to run Thursdays through Sundays until Sept. 25. Showtime is at 8 p.m., except Sundays, when it starts at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students.
To buy tickets, call 362-7996 or visit lvlt.org.
Nutcracker auditions start
The Nevada School of Dance is scheduled to hold auditions for "The Nutcracker" from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10.
The auditions will be at its studio, 6072 S. Durango Drive.
Auditions are free. If selected, a participation fee may apply.
Performances will be at Faith Lutheran Junior/High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way, on Dec. 16 and 17.
For more information, call 248-1288 or visit nevadaschoolofdance.org.
Pooches head to the pool for dog daze
Clark County Parks and Recreation is scheduled to hold the Seventh Annual Dog Daze of Summer event at 9 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Desert Breeze Water Park, 8275 W. Spring Mountain Road.
Dog owners will watch as their canine companions take a relaxing dip in the pool during two sessions: 9 to 10:15 a.m. for dogs 50 pounds or lighter and 10:45 a.m. to noon for dogs heavier than 50 pounds.
Humans are not allowed in the water with their animals.
Prizes will be given for the shortest and tallest dogs and for funny pet tricks.
Owners must have their dog's current rabies tag or other proof of updated vaccinations before they are allowed in the pool. The pool will be power washed with a Southern Nevada Health District-approved solution immediately following the event.
Donations will be accepted for new or gently used clean dog items for local shelters. Admission is $5 per dog. Humans are free.
For more information, call 455-7792 and select option 2 or visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.
CandlElighters 5K and one-mile runs
at mountain's edge to raise money
Children and families with childhood cancer will benefit from the upcoming 21st annual Candlelighters 5K and One Mile "Race for our Kids."
The fundraising event is scheduled for Sept. 17 at Mountain's Edge, 9275 S. Buffalo Drive.
The event is organized by and for the nonprofit Candlelighters Childhood Foundation of Nevada.
The race will begin and end at the Exploration Park, just south of the Mountain's Edge entrance.
Check-in is at 6:30 a.m., opening ceremonies start at 7:30 a.m., the 5K run starts at 8 a.m., the 5K walk starts at
8:15 a.m. and the one-mile stroll starts at 8:30 a.m. Food and refreshments, silent auction, bone marrow drive and other activities are set to start after.
To participate, costs are: $20 for teams (at least 10 members), $25 individual adults, $20 seniors, $15 children (ages 2 to 12), free for childhood cancer survivors. Registration on the day of the event is $40, and an additional $5 for timed runners.
For more information or to register, call 737-1919 or visit candlelightersnv.org.
Southern terrace hosts second annual garage sale
The more than 900 residences of Southern Terrace are scheduled to host a community garage sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17.
The park across the street from the development, 9750 W. Oquendo Road, and the clubhouse parking lot will be the main attraction for the sale. The master plan community is off the I-215 Russell exit and is south of Tropicana Ave. and west of Fort Apache.
Celebs host poker tourney for charity
Brad Garrett's Comedy Club is scheduled to host a poker tournament for the Maximum Hope Foundation on Sept. 17 at the Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
The tourney is to feature celebrity guests, including Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Kevin Nealon, Teri Hatcher, Annie Duke and Jerry Tarkanian. Professional poker players and the public are also welcome.
The entry fee is $500, which includes a buffet during the tournament and cash bars. The grand prize is $5,000.
For players and non players, a silent auction with rare musical, sports and entertainment memorabilia is scheduled.
Maximum Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers assistance to families caring for a child with a life-limiting illness.
For more information, visit troplv.com or call 800-527-8767.
Business mixer set for fall
The Las Vegas Largest Mixer VII is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas-area chambers and business organizations are invited to attend to meet new clients, work with other companies and learn to grow.
Tickets are $15.
To buy a ticket, a booth or for more information, call 769-7799 or visit largestmixer.com.
Annual greek festival offers family fun
Las Vegas' 39th Annual Greek Food Festival, sponsored by St. John Greek Orthodox Church, is scheduled for Sept. 23-25.
The event is set to run from 3 to 11 p.m. Sept. 23-24 and from noon to 10 p.m. on Sept. 25 at St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Road.
The three days will feature Greek dancing, music, cuisine and shops.
The event is open to the public. Admission is $6 for adults. Children 12 or younger and members of the military and their immediate family are free.
For more information, call 221-8245 or visit lasvegasgreekfestival.com.
Comedy legend marty allen
to perform at palace station
Marty Allen, 89-year-old comedy legend, is scheduled for a group of weekend performances at the Louie Anderson Theater at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., this fall.
Shows are set for 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25, Oct. 15 and 16, Nov. 12 and 13 and Dec. 10 and 11.
Tickets start at $49.95. Locals and Station Casinos hotel guests receive a $15 discount.
Tickets can be purchased at 547-5300 or palacestation.com.
Allen performed more than 40 times on the "Ed Sullivan Show" and starred in the comedic film "The Last of Secret Agents." He also made several appearances on "Hollywood Squares" and other game shows.
Foreclosed Upon Pets seeks
foster homes for animals
Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. is in urgent need of foster families to house animals until forever homes are found. The all-volunteer group takes in pets left behind in the rocky home mortgage situation. It is running at capacity and can accept no more animals without more foster parents.
For more information, call 272-0010 or visit forecloseduponpets.org.
Nv Energy launches checkme plus
air-conditionING program
Is your air conditioner ready to handle the heat in Southern Nevada? NV Energy has launched the CheckMe Plus Air Conditioning Program, offering customer rebates to tune up or replace air conditioners that are not operating efficiently. To save energy and money, check out the CheckMe Plus A/C Program at nvenergy.com/ac or call
855-625-6404.
Registration open for September's youth flag football
Registration is open for the NFL Youth Flag Football leagues.
Beginning in September, games will be played on Saturdays at All-American Park, 1551 S. Buffalo Drive.
Children ages 6 to 14 are eligible to play.
The $65 fee includes a team jersey.
Call the Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., at 229-6359 for more information.
Gymnastics summer camps available
Flip For Me Gymnastics, 5905 W. Wigwam Ave., has scheduled recreational gymnastic camps from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday to provide children with a safe and fun environment to experience gymnastics, tumbling, athletic games, arts and crafts, open gym time and more. To reserve a spot for your child, call
202-0020.
Camping near Red Rock Canyon
closed for summer
The campground at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is closed until Sept. 1 due to summer's low usage.
It is approximately two miles east of the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center on state Route 159 (West Charleston Boulevard) and is the only developed campground within the conservation area.
Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of other camping opportunities in the area, including backcountry camping at Red Rock Canyon with permit, 515-5050; Valley of Fire State Park, 397-2088; Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 293-8990 or 293-8906; Death Valley National Park, 760-786-3200; Mojave National Preserve, 760-252-6100; USDA Forest Service Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, 515-5400; Spencer W. Kimball Scout Reservation, 968-8138; and Potosi Pines Camp, 875-1980.
Camping is allowed on Bureau of Land Management land outside of the Las Vegas Valley for up to two weeks without charge.
For more information, go to blm.gov.
Little person wrestling
comes to Silverton
The Half Pint Brawlers are scheduled to wrestle at 7 p.m. SaturdayAug. 27 at the Silverton Casino's Veil Pavilion, 3333 Blue Diamond Road.
The group features little person wrestlers who are well-known from Spike TV and Jackass 3-D.
Tickets are $10, $20 and $30. To purchase tickets, call 263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com.
musical tribute to frankie valli
runs through this week
"Oh What a Night!" is set to run at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through SundayAug. 28 at the Starlite Theatre in the Riviera Hotel and Casino, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
The musical features Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons' hits: "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like a Man," "Can't Take My Eyes off of You" and more.
Tickets are $39.95 and $59.95. Locals will receive 50 percent off.
To purchase tickets, call 794-9433 or visit rivierahotel.com.
